Simi Valley's cowboy history

The Old West — a time when real cowboys ran ranches and families survived on hard labor and love — is a major part of Simi Valley's long, rich history.

Chuck Kirman/The Star Audience members applaud during the "Home on the Range: The Cowboys of Simi Valley" presentation Tuesday at the Simi Valley Senior Center. The talk was part of a speaker series sponsored by the Simi Valley Historical Society and Strathearn Historical Park and Museum.

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Chuck Kirman/The Star Dressed in cowboy attire, Peter Conway presents a talk Tuesday at the Simi Valley Senior Center as part of a series sponsored by the Simi Valley Historical Society and Strathearn Historical Park and Museum.